PHX POR GSW PHX PHX OKC DEN PHX PHX GSW POR PHX ORL PHX HOU PHX SAS PHX LAC PHXHead Coach
Jordan Ott
Assistant Coach
Trainer
Founded
1968
City
Phoenix
Arena
Mortgage Matchup Center
G-League
Valley Suns
Governor(s)
Mat Ishbia
General Manager
Brian Gregory
| Player | # | POS | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | Exp | School | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 0 | F | 6-7 | 225 lbs | Mar 21, 1998 | 28 | 7 | Michigan State | Traded from CHA on 07/13/26 |
| Ryan Dunn | 0 | F | 6-7 | 216 lbs | Jan 07, 2003 | 23 | 2 | Virginia | Draft Rights Traded from DEN on 06/26/24 |
| Amir Coffey | 2 | G-F | 6-7 | 210 lbs | Jun 17, 1997 | 29 | 7 | Minnesota | Traded from MIL on 02/05/26 |
| Dillon Brooks | 3 | G-F | 6-7 | 225 lbs | Jan 22, 1996 | 30 | 9 | Oregon | Traded from HOU on 07/06/25 |
| Jalen Green | 4 | G | 6-4 | 186 lbs | Feb 09, 2002 | 24 | 5 | NBA G League Ignite | Traded from HOU on 07/06/25 |
| Haywood Highsmith | 7 | F | 6-5 | 220 lbs | Dec 09, 1996 | 29 | 6 | Wheeling Jesuit | Signed on 02/18/26 |
| Luke Kennard | 10 | G | 6-5 | 206 lbs | Jun 24, 1996 | 30 | 9 | Duke | Signed on 07/14/26 |
| Khaman Maluach | 10 | C | 7-1 | 250 lbs | Sep 14, 2006 | 19 | 1 | Duke | Draft Rights Traded from HOU on 07/06/25 |
| Oso Ighodaro | 11 | F | 6-11 | 235 lbs | Jul 14, 2002 | 24 | 2 | Marquette | Draft Rights Traded from NYK on 06/27/24 |
| Collin Gillespie | 12 | G | 6-1 | 195 lbs | Jun 25, 1999 | 27 | 3 | Villanova | Signed on 07/02/24 |
| Koby Brea | 14 | G | 6-5 | 215 lbs | Nov 06, 2002 | 23 | 1 | Kentucky | Draft Rights Traded from GSW on 07/06/25 |
| Mark Williams | 15 | C | 7-1 | 240 lbs | Dec 16, 2001 | 24 | 4 | Duke | Traded from CHA on 06/30/25 |
| Devin Booker | 15 | G | 6-5 | 206 lbs | Oct 30, 1996 | 29 | 11 | Kentucky | #13 Pick in 2015 Draft |
| Jamaree Bouyea | 17 | G | 6-2 | 180 lbs | Jun 27, 1999 | 27 | 4 | San Francisco | Signed on 11/18/25 |
| Isaiah Livers | 18 | F | 6-6 | 232 lbs | Jul 28, 1998 | 28 | 4 | Michigan | Signed on 07/08/25 |
| Koa Peat | 18 | F | 6-8 | 235 lbs | Jan 20, 2007 | 19 | R | Arizona | Draft Rights Traded from DAL on 06/24/26 |
| Rasheer Fleming | 20 | F | 6-9 | 240 lbs | Jul 10, 2004 | 22 | 1 | St. Joseph's (PA) | Draft Rights Traded from MIN on 07/06/25 |
| CJ Huntley | 22 | F | 6-11 | 230 lbs | Jan 06, 2002 | 24 | 1 | Appalachian State | Signed on 07/03/25 |
| Jordan Goodwin | 23 | G | 6-3 | 215 lbs | Oct 23, 1998 | 27 | 5 | St. Louis | Awarded on Waivers on 07/23/25 |
| Pat Spencer | 61 | G | 6-2 | 205 lbs | Jul 04, 1996 | 30 | 3 | Northwestern | Signed on 07/03/26 |
Total Points
Devin Booker
18,120
Total Assists
Steve Nash
6,997
Total Rebounds
Alvan Adams
6,937
Total Blocks
Larry Nance
940
Total Steals
Alvan Adams
1,289
Championship Wins
None yet
Conference Titles
1976, 1993, 2021
Division Titles
1981, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2021, 2022
The Phoenix Suns 2026-27 NBA season as one of the Western Conference teams still looking for their first NBA championship, located in Phoenix, in the Pacific Division. The Phoenix team continues to work on the roster this season, picking up veteran forward Miles Bridges from Charlotte, getting the shooting depth of a signing in the form of Luke Kennard (from the Lakers) and picking up Koa Peat with a late first-round selection from Dallas.
Whether you love the Suns as a franchise or whether you hate them, here is an insight into who they are, and just how different they are for the start of 2026-27.
Originally founded as an expansion team in 1968, the Phoenix Suns have a long history. The team has developed into a franchise that's synonymous with flashy, high-scoring offense over the years. Although the franchise has made it to the NBA Finals in 1976, 1993, and 2021, it has not won an NBA championship yet, which remains a sore spot for the franchise when discussing who has the best chance of winning an NBA title among the Pacific Division's all-time contenders.
Charles Barkley and Steve Nash are among the players most closely identified with the franchise's history, and whose games are remembered for generations of Suns fans. Franchise history is relevant because three Finals losses in a row is a particular kind of heartbreak, and that's why the Suns' recent approach of building a deep roster instead of one that's star-filled is so much discussed: This year, they're making a change because they know it's what they need to do.
The Phoenix Suns have long been regarded as a team with a fiercely aggressive and high-scoring attack throughout the NBA. That identity plays a part in everything from the front office's trade and free agency moves to the coaching staff's offensive and defensive strategies.
Looking into the 2026-27 season, Phoenix's bench still looks to be focusing on perimeter running and shooting, and Miles Bridges' athleticism and Luke Kennard's shooting prowess will be beneficial additions to their wing rotation, which has always been a weakness in comparison to the rest of the league.
National perception of a franchise is also influenced by rivalries. The biggest rival of the Phoenix Suns is Los Angeles Lakers, a match up that always garners a ton of attention on the schedule and should be noted on any Suns fan's calendar.
The Phoenix Suns 2026-27 season will be a continuation of the retooling that has been in progress: Phoenix picked up veteran forward Miles Bridges off the board from Charlotte, and signed shooting depth Luke Kennard off the hovering hold of the Lakers, while also picking up Koa Peat with an acquired first-round pick from Dallas in the late round. This season is significant because Phoenix is trying to get ready to create a more sus
In recent years, the Suns have tried various combinations of star players and have never had anyone hold the championship torch. The trades made this offseason will highlight the team's ongoing quest to add more to the nucleus.
What to Watch: Finding consistent minutes and roles for a deeper but less top-heavy roster is the key coaching adjustment this season.
Peat brings instant frontcourt strength and rebounding to the rotation, which has been a missing component in the frontcourt rotation.
| Move | Type | Expected Impact |
| Miles Bridges (from Charlotte) | Trade | Athletic wing scoring and rebounding |
| Luke Kennard (from Lakers) | Free Agent | Elite perimeter shooting |
| Mark Williams | Re-signed | Frontcourt depth |
| Collin Gillespie | Free Agent | Backup guard depth |
Roster-fit analysis: These additions provide the Phoenix with a more deep and diverse team than they've had in past seasons, which has been an issue for them throughout the years.
The bench is rounded out with Luke Kennard, Koa Peat, Isaiah Livers, and Koby Brea.
Still the obvious franchise cornerstone and must take a turnaround team back into the playoffs.
Must demonstrate the ability to play on both sides of the ball in a new system and market.
If the new depth pieces will deliver consistent minutes and production will determine whether the supporting cast will finally be on par with Phoenix's star power.
The Phoenix Suns are one of the most competitive teams in the Western Conference and in the Pacific Division. Playoff seeding, Home field advantage, and the fact that a team guaranteed a postseason berth, or, since the implementation of the Play-in Tournament, that they must battle through Play-in games to secure the final seeds of the conference. It is important to note that the Suns' divisional record is not the same as their overall record and this should give a better picture of the performance of the new team against their most frequent opponents, particularly Los Angeles.
The new depth pieces fit in well, Booker is an MVP level season and Phoenix earns a play-in spot with potential for upside.
There is still continuity and defensive problems and Phoenix is back in the playoffs again.
Not in 2026-27 — Phoenix is still a talented but untested team in terms of depth and chemistry, rather than being a contender, more likely a play-in or lower playoff seed.
Each NBA season sees team changes, coaching philosophy and health changes come and go, and the team's fate is determined long before the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns have some key storylines to follow:
Rosters and coaching staffs will be different throughout the year, and injury history will change, so don't take any preseason prediction as a given; the best way to gauge the Suns' level is to check the live schedule and box scores as the season goes on.
The Phoenix Suns, like all other NBA teams, will compete in an 82-game regular season before the field of postseason teams is determined. That workload is evenly distributed between conference opponents (plus another game with the Lakers in the Pacific Division) and a rotating interconference slate. The new depth-first approach to building a team is proving to be effective, and it's just as much an accomplishment as all the victories this season for the franchise that hasn't won a championship yet, despite three trips to the Finals.
This season is broken into identifiable phases:
If you are a new Phoenix Suns fan for 2026-27, knowing the history of the team is more than trivia, it is how the team is covered and discussed now. A team with three Final appearances and one championship to its name is inherently under pressure: the fans have seen the team come agonizingly close to victory several times and still failed to take the win. It's not that context doesn't play a role in why this offseason's shift toward developing depth, or depth-first rather than chasing another marquee star duo, is being seen as a more sustainable, albeit less sexy, path forward.
It's also why the LA Lakers rivalry has extra significance for the Suns fan base, as the rivalry pages of decades of Pacific Division history have more importance to a fan base than newer matchups, even though the Lakers have the much more stellar championship history.
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The Suns 2026-27 with a bigger, bolder team than they have in the last several years, hoping that adding depth can finally create a chemistry where the stars can carry the team and lead them to the playoffs — a response to a record of three Finals losses and no championships. A play-in push is the realistic ceiling. Stay tuned for the events of Phoenix's season and continue on for up to the minute odds and comments on Sports OKBet.
In 1968 the franchise was established as an expansion franchise.
The Phoenix Suns have never won an NBA Championship, though they have appeared in three Finals, in 1976, 1993 and 2021.
The Phoenix Suns play their home games at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
The Phoenix Suns are in the Western Conference Pacific Division.
Phoenix Suns history's most memorable rival is the Los Angeles Lakers.
Phoenix picked up Miles Bridges from Charlotte in return for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale and a first round selection.
Koa Peat was chosen in the first round, by Phoenix, from Dallas.
It is possible to get a play-in with the added depth, but a Top 6 is a long shot.
Devin Booker's continued superstar scoring, combined with better wing depth and shooting.
Note on sourcing: Historical facts (founding year, total championships, arena name, rival) are pulled from the OKSports Editorial Team's series on the NBA's franchise guide provided by the official NBA records. The statistics and trades for 2026-27 are sourced from NBA.com and Wikipedia's 2026-27 NBA transactions log, as of August 2026. Lineup order, win totals and scenarios are projections of analysis.
